The Brave Little Turtle Once upon a time, there was a small turtle named Tessa. She was the tiniest of all the turtles in the pond, and she often felt left out. One day, a huge storm hit the pond, and all the other turtles were scared. But not Tessa! She swam against the strong current and found a safe place for herself and the others. Tessa's bravery inspired everyone to face their fears. From that day forward, Tessa was known as the bravest turtle in the pond. MORAL: Size doesn't matter when it comes to courage.